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FAGOR SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER

USER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

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Summary of Contents for 918060607

Page 1: ...1 FAGOR SPLENDID PRESSURE COOKER USER S MANUAL ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... Pressure After Cooking Care and Cleaning 11 Cleaning the operating valve Basic instructions for cooking 13 Fresh and frozen vegetables Fresh and dried fruits Dried beans and other legumes Grains Meat Seafood and fish Adapting Traditional Recipes to use in the pressure cooker 17 Troubleshooting 18 Home Canning With your Pressure Cooker 21 Home Canning Safeguard Home Canning Recipes 25 Español 27 F...

Page 3: ...aware that certain foods such as applesauce cranberries pearl barley oatmeal or other cereals split peas noodles macaroni rhubarb or spaghetti can foam froth and sputter and clog the pressures release device steam vent These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker 10 Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use 11 Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cool...

Page 4: ...if the unit is too full with food and liquid 6 Before cooking make sure that the gasket is in good condition and in place and that the operating valve is free of food particles that could clog it up See the instructions found in this manual for more detailed instructions 7 Make sure the pressure cooker has been properly closed before cooking The handles should be aligned and the lid should glide e...

Page 5: ... In addition to being manufactured in a more environmentally respectful way pressure cookers save you energy in the kitchen too Compared to traditional cooking methods cooking with a pressure cooker saves up to 70 cooking time And less time spent cooking means less energy used and less heat produced in the kitchen Also cooking at high temperatures and high speed retains essential vitamins and nutr...

Page 6: ...contains important components vital to the use of the pressure cooker To reduce the risk of burns or spills the lid and pot handle should be positioned so that it is turned inward towards the back of the stove and does not extend over adjacent surface units or overhang over the edge of the stove top 5 Support Grip Handle The support grip handle provides greater stability when moving or carrying th...

Page 7: ...tom of the pressure cooker pot has a thermo heat conductive base comprised of three layers of metal The first layer is stainless steel which is safe for contact with food In view of the fact that aluminum should not be in contact with food and it does not have magnetic properties the aluminum middle layer is sandwiched between the two outer layers Aluminum is the best heat conductor and therefore ...

Page 8: ... cooker pot is dishwasher safe Fagor America recommends hand washing the pressure cooker lid and all its components Always remove the gasket when washing the lid Wash the gasket with warm soapy water rinse well and towel dry Cover the gasket with a thin coat of cooking oil e g vegetable olive canola etc Follow this procedure every time you wash the pressure cooker in order to extend the life of th...

Page 9: ...of the lid to lock it Fig 7 If you don t push the lock to the closed position the cooker will not build any pressure This is a safety measure designed to prevent accidental opening of the cooker while under pressure The lock will block automatically as soon as the pressure indicator has risen and will unblock only when the pressure indicator has dropped again 2 Once the pressure cooker is locked t...

Page 10: ...urner is not too low there should always be some steam coming out of the operating valve If there is no more steam coming out of the operating valve and or the pressure indicator drops raise the heat until steam starts coming out of the operating valve and adjust the cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes 2 One Burner Method Turn on one burner to medium heat and bring your cooker to pressure Once pressure...

Page 11: ...old the pot handle with your left hand and slide the lid handle to the right with your right hand Even though you have already released the pressure never open the pressure cooker towards your face since there may be intense cooking steam still inside the unit To avoid the risk of scalding let the droplets of condensed water drip back from the lid into the cooker 5 Opening during cooking If you sh...

Page 12: ...er pot This will avoid the risk of a vacuum forming inside the cooker during storage which would make the opening of the lid difficult It will also prevent stale odors from forming inside the cooker 7 Before using the Fagor SPLENDID pressure cooker always check the handles the base handle support grip and the lid handle to make sure that they are securely screwed in place If not tighten the handle...

Page 13: ...scratching the bottom For soups and stocks do not fill pressure cooker over 1 2 full Remember to ALWAYS use some cooking liquid Operating the cooker without any cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker and will not allow it to build pressure for proper functioning Fresh and frozen vegetables Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly Peel all root vegetables such as red b...

Page 14: ...corn half 7 minutes Zucchini Summer 1 inch slices 8 minutes Fresh and dried fruit Fresh fruit Wash and pit or core fruit If you prefer peel and slice it Cook fruit in a steamer or pasta basket when possible steamer baskets sold separately and add at least half a cup of water or fruit juice Never fill the pressure cooker to more than two thirds of its capacity If you prefer add sugar and or seasoni...

Page 15: ...APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME Azuki beans 4 5 minutes Beans white 5 7 minutes Beans scarlet red 10 12 minutes Beans black 8 10 minutes Beans colored 4 6 minutes Pigeon peas 7 9 minutes Chick peas 10 12 minutes Lentils red 7 9 minutes Lentil soup 8 10 minutes Lentils green 8 10 minutes Grains WARNING Never fill the pressure cookertomorethanhalfitscapacity with grains as these foods tend to expand and fr...

Page 16: ...ry with vegetables begin by cooking the meat in stock or another liquid Subtract from the cooking time recommended for the meat the cooking time of the vegetable ingredient which takes longest to cook Pressure cook the meat for this time Release the pressure from the cooker using the automatic release method Open the cooker and add the vegetables Check the seasoning Bring the pressure cooker up to...

Page 17: ... to Use in the Pressure Cooker It is easy to adapt your favorite recipe for use in a pressure cooker For the most part soups stews braised and slow roasted meats and poultry and slow simmered recipes such as tomato sauce and fruit preserves provide the best results Meats and Poultry When preparing meats and poultry brown well in the pressure cooker pot using at least 2 tablespoons of vegetable or ...

Page 18: ...re has been reached it might be for one of the following reasons 1 The nuts and screws on the handle have loosened 2 The gasket has not been oiled 1 Make sure the lower handle is screwed tight to the pot before using the pressure cooker or after the all pressure has been released Tighten the screws with a screwdriver if necessary 2 Make sure you wash and dry your gasket after every use and oil it ...

Page 19: ...e any remaining food particles Remove with a toothpick 3 The safety valve must be replaced Contact the Fagor Customer Service Department at 1 800 207 0806 or email at info fagoramerica com PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION The visual pressure indicator has popped up but there is no steam released by the operating valve 1 There is not enough liquid in the cooker 2 The valve is dirty and or obstructed 3 The b...

Page 20: ... it might be because the the pressure lock has not been moved to the open position 1 Use the automatic or the cold water release method to release any remaining pressure Make sure the pressure indicator has dropped Try opening again 2 Move the pressure lock down towards the end of the handle to the open position Try opening again PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Foods are under cooked 1 Cooking time is too...

Page 21: ...ely grab the hot jars 3 Ladle to scoop food into the jars 4 Bubble freer to prevent bubbles of air from remaining trapped in the jar and causing contamination 5 Jar Wrench to close the lids safely 6 Magnetic Lid wand to safely lift the sterilized lids out of the hot water in the pressure cooker 7 Wide mouth funnel to make sure all the food goes into the jar 8 Glass jars Use only standard home cann...

Page 22: ... lid firmly against the jar to form a high vacuum Screw bands are not needed on stored jars They can be removed easily after jars are cooled When removed washed dried and stored in a dry area screw bands may be used many times If left on stored jars they become difficult to remove often rust and may not work properly again 3 Canning Methods There are two safe ways of canning depending on the type ...

Page 23: ...ease method for pressure canning Never use the automatic release method to hasten the reduction in pressure when canning foods When the pressure cooker is depressurized unlock the lid and tilt the far side up so the steam escapes away from you Use a jar lifter to carefully remove the jars from the pressure cooker Place the hot jars on a rack dry towels boards or newspaper right side up to prevent ...

Page 24: ...ce for tiny nicks If necessary change the jar Always use a new properly prepared lid and reprocess using the same processing time The quality of reprocessed food is poor Instead of reprocessing unsealed jars of food also can be frozen Transfer food to a freezer safe container and freeze Single unsealed jars can be refrigerated and used within several days Always Inspect Canned Food Before Consumin...

Page 25: ...of information about home canning is The National Center for Home Food Preservation www uga edu nchfp index html HOME CANNING RECIPES Pasta Sauce Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 20 minutes high pressure setting Ingredients 5 lbs tomatoes cored and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil cup peeled chopped onion 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced pound mushrooms chopped cup fresh parsley chopped 1 te...

Page 26: ... and lower into pressure cooker with 2 3 inches of hot water Process for 90 minutes high pressure setting Cucumber Soup Servings 4 pints Headspace 1 inch Time 40 minutes high pressure setting Ingredients 2 medium onions peeled and cut into chunks cup margarine 3 pounds cucumbers peeled seeded and cut into chunks 6 cups water 6 chicken bouillon cubes 3 teaspoons mixed fine herb spices 4 teaspoon wh...

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